##ing development , the system remained broad and di ##sor ##gan ##ized as it moved slowly west @ - @ northwest ##ward . gradually , convection consolidated around an area of low pressure . on june 18 , a tropical cyclone formation alert was issued for the system as it was expected to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours . on the following day , the low further developed and was declared tropical depression two @ - @ e by the national hurricane center at 1500 utc . upon being declared , the depression was located about 335 mi ( 540 km ) south @ - @ southeast of la ##zar ##o card ##enas , mexico . however , after post @ - @ analysis ,
##ing development, the system remained broad and disorganized as it moved slowly west @ - @ northwestward. gradually, convection consolidated around an area of low pressure. on june 18, a tropical cyclone formation alert was issued for the system as it was expected to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours. on the following day, the low further developed and was declared tropical depression two @ - @ e by the national hurricane center at 1500 utc. upon being declared, the depression was located about 335 mi ( 540 km ) south @ - @ southeast of lazaro cardenas, mexico. however, after post @ - @ analysis,